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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,079.62, 1,175,863.19 and 464,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,079.62, 1,175,863.19 and 464,889.36 is: 641,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,079.62 : 1,175,863.19 = 464,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,079.62/1,175,863.19 = 464,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,079.62x = 1,175,863.19 × 464,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,079.62x = 546,646,285,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,646,285,846.66/852,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,543.67

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